TDH Holdings, Inc. Reports First Half 2018 Financial Results

QINGDAO,China,Dec. 29,2018 – TDH Holdings,Inc. (NASDAQ: PETZ) ("TDH" or the "Company"),a PRC-based company that specializes in the development,manufacturing and sales of various pet food products under multiple established brands in China,Asia and Europe,today announced its unaudited financial results for the six months ended June 30,2018.

First Half 2018 Unaudited Financial Highlights:

For the Six Months Ended June 30,

($ millions,except per share data)

2018

2017

% Change

Revenues

$11.55

$14.08

-18.0%

Gross profit (loss)

($0.89)

$4.16

-121.4%

Gross profit (loss) margin

-7.7%

29.5%

-37.2 pp*

Operating income (loss)

($5.69)

$0.67

-955.3%

Operating income (loss) margin

-49.3%

4.7%

-54.0 pp*

Net income (loss)

($4.83)

$0.54

-989.2%

Earnings (loss) per share - basic and diluted

($0.51)

$0.07

-845.4%

* pp: percentage points

Revenues decreased by 18.0% to $11.55 million for the first half of 2018,with decreases in sales from overseas markets partially offset by increase in sales in domestic market and E-commerce platforms.

Gross loss was $0.89 million for the first half of 2018,compared to gross profit of $4.16million for the same period of the prior year.

Operating loss was $5.69 million for the first half of 2018,compared to operating income of $0.67 million for the same period of the prior year. The operating loss was mainly due to the gross loss combined with the increased operating expenses.

Net loss was $4.83 million,or loss per share of $0.51,for the first half of 2018,compared to net income of $0.54 million,or earning per share of $0.07,for the same period of the prior year.

First Half 2018 Financial Results

Revenues

The Company generates its revenues from product sales,mainly including sales for pet chews,dried pet snacks and wet canned pet foods in oversea markets,domestic markets and by e-commerce platform. Revenue consists of the invoiced value for the sales,net of value-added tax ("VAT"),business tax,and applicable local government levies. For the first half of 2018,total revenues decreased by $2.53 million,or 18.0%,to $11.55 million from $14.08 million as compared with the same period of the prior year. The decrease in total revenues was mainly due to production restriction and delayed delivery resulting from 1) government mandated production suspension for the most part of the second quarter of 2018 in preparation for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit that was held in Qingdao City where our facility located; 2) equipment relocation,testing and delayed product delivery after relocation of one of our production facilities during the first quarter of 2018.

For the Six Months Ended June 30,

2018

2017

Y/Y Change

Revenues

($'000)

% of T

otal

Revenues

($'000)

% of

Total

Amount

($'000)

%

Overseas

$

7,576

65.6%

$

11,446

81.3%

$

(3,869)

-33.8%

Domestic

1,725

14.9%

601

4.3%

1,124

187.0%

E-commerce

2,293

19.9%

2,049

14.5%

244

11.9%

less: sales tax and additional surcharge

(43)

-0.4%

(12)

-0.1%

(31)

258.6%

Total

$

11,552

100.0%

$

14,084

100.0%

$

(2,532)

-18.0%

Overseas sales decreased by $3.87million,or 33.8%,to $7.58million for the first half of 2018from $11.45million for the same period of the prior year. Domestic sales increased by $1.12million,or 187%,to $1.73million for the first half of 2018from $0.60million for the same period of the prior year. Sales from the e-commerce channel increased by $0.24million,or 11.9%,to $2.29million for the first half of 2018from $2.05million for the same period of the prior year.

Cost of revenues

Cost of revenues consists primarily of raw materials,labor and factory overhead expenses necessary to manufacture finished goods.Cost of revenues increased by $2.52 million,or 25.4%,to $12.44 million for the first half of 2018 from $9.93 million for the same period of the prior year. The increase in cost of revenues was mainly due to increased raw material costs,such as chicken,beef and pork,write-down of obsolete inventories and low productivity after the relocation of one of our main production facilities. As a percentage of revenues,cost of revenues was 107.7% for the first half of 2018,compared to 70.5% for the same period of the prior year.

Gross profit (loss) and gross profit (loss) margin

Gross loss was $0.89 million for the first half of 2018,compared to gross profit of $4.16 million for the same period of the prior year. Gross loss margin was 7.7% for the first half of 2018,compared to gross profit margin of 29.5% for the same period of the prior year.

Operating expense

Operating expense consists of selling expense,general and administrative expense and research and development expense.

Selling expense increased by $0.27 million,or 12.8%,to $2.40 million for the first half of 2018 from $2.13 million for the same period of the prior year. The increase in selling expense was mainly due to the increased payroll expenses of new marketing personnel recruited during the first half of 2018 and the increased advertising and promotion expenditures.

General and administrative expense increased by $0.57 million,or 63.0%,to $1.48 million for the first half of 2018 from $0.91 million for the same period of the prior year. The increase in general and administrative expense was mainly attributable to the increased payroll expenses for newly engaged senior management executives and professionals,and increased expenses on application of production certifications during the first half of 2018.

Research and development expense increased by $0.46 million,or 102.0%,to $0.92 million for the first half of 2018 from $0.46 million for the same period of the prior year. The increase in research and development expense wasdue to new R&D projects during the first half of 2018.

As a result,total operating expenses increased by $1.31 million,or 37.5%,to $4.80 million for the first half of 2018 from $3.49 million for the same period of the prior year.

Operating income (loss) and operating income (loss) margin

Loss from operations was $5.69 million for the first half of 2018,compared to operating income of $0.67 million for the same period of the prior year. The decrease in income from operations was the combined result of decrease in net revenues and increases in cost of goods sold and operating expenses.

Net Income (loss) and earnings (loss) per share

Net loss was $4.83 million,or earnings per share of $0.07,for the same period of the prior year.

Financial Conditions

As of June 30,2018,the Company had cash,cash equivalents and restricted cash of $3.02 million,compared to $3.64 million at December 31,2017. Accounts receivable and inventories were $1.82 million and $7.70 million,respectively,as of June 30,compared to $1.93 million and $9.14 million,at the end of 2017. Total working capital was $1.30 million as of June 30 2018,compared to $6.92 million at the end of 2017.

Net cash used in operating activities was $2.04 million for the first half of 2018,compared to $1.13 million for the same period of the prior year. Net cash used in investing activities was $0.28 million for the first half of 2018,compared to $1.25 million for the same period of the prior year. Net cash provided by financing activities was $1.74 million for the first half of 2018,compared to $1.54 million for the same period of the prior year.

Notice

Rounding amounts and percentages: Certain amounts and percentages included in this press release have been rounded for ease of presentation. Percentage figures included in this press release have not in all cases been calculated on the basis of such rounded figures,but on the basis of such amounts prior to rounding. For this reason,certain percentage amounts in this press release may vary from those obtained by performing the same calculations using the figures in the financial statements. In addition,certain other amounts that appear in this press release may not sum due to rounding.

About TDH Holdings,Inc.

Founded in April 2002,TDH Holdings,Inc. (the "Company") (NASDAQ: PETZ),is a developer,manufacturer and distributer of a variety of pet food products under multiple brands that are sold in the China,Asia and Europe. More information about the Company can be found at www.tiandihui.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

This news release contains forward-looking statements. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing,words such as "may," "will," "expect," "believe," "anticipate," "intend," "could," "estimate" or "continue" or the negative or other variations thereof or comparable terminology are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are only predictions,uncertainties and other factors may cause the Company's actual results,levels of activity,performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results,levels or activity,performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Specifically,the Company's statements regarding its continued growth and business outlook,are forward-looking statements. In addition,any statements that refer to expectations,projections or other characterizations of future events or circumstances are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to certain risks,uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the control of the Company. Actual results may differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements due to risks and uncertainties that are described more fully in the Company's public reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Although the Company believes that the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements are reasonable,any of the assumptions could prove inaccurate and,therefore,there can be no assurance that the results contemplated in forward-looking statements will be realized. In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking information included herein,the inclusion of such information should not be regarded as a representation by TDH or any other person that their objectives or plans will be achieved. The Company does not undertake any obligation to revise the forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

For more information,please contact:

Tony Tian,CFA

Weitian Group LLC

Email: ttian@weitianco.com

Phone: +1-732-910-9692

TDH HOLDINGS,INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

June 30,

December 31,

2018

2017

(Unaudited)

ASSETS

CURRENT ASSETS:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

1,486,464

$

2,346,109

Restricted cash,current

1,037,824

797,668

Accounts receivable

1,726,107

1,932,924

Accounts receivable - related party

97,787

-

Advances to suppliers

384,610

633,554

Inventories

7,696,593

9,135,332

Due from related parties

283,334

361,961

Prepayments and other current assets

957,391

371,796

Total current assets

13,670,110

15,579,344

NON-CURRENT ASSETS:

Restricted cash,non-current

500,000

500,000

Property,plant and equipment,net

3,358,909

3,520,373

Land use rights,net

204,899

211,023

Equity Investments

226,617

-

Deferred tax assets

872,510

-

Total non-current assets

5,162,935

4,231,396

Total assets

$

18,833,045

$

19,810,740

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

Accounts payable

$

6,260,891

$

4,734,110

Accounts payable - related parties

134,175

152,298

Notes payable

1,807,950

1,377,106

Advances from customers

490,096

231,230

Advances from customers - related party

-

7,520

Short term loans

3,127,313

1,402,514

Taxes payable

13,331

13,562

Due to related parties

204,786

345,873

Other current liabilities

335,524

392,435

Total current liabilities

12,374,066

8,656,648

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES:

Deferred tax liabilities

-

5,810

Total liabilities

12,662,458

Equity

Common stock ($0.001 par value; 200,000,000 shares authorized; 9,423,750 shares

issued and outstanding at June 30,2018 and December 31,2017)

9,424

9,424

Additional paid-in capital

9,947,084

9,084

Stock subscription receivable

-

(100,000)

Statutory reserves

160,014

160,014

Retained earnings (deficit)(1)

(3,957,057)

823,474

Accumulated other comprehensive income

299,723

308,286

Total TDH Holdings,Inc. stockholders' equity

6,459,188

11,148,282

Noncontrolling interest

(209)

-

Total equity

6,458,979

11,282

Total liabilities and equity

$

18,740

(1)

On January 1,the Company adopted ASC 606 Revenue from Contracts with Customers using the modified retrospective method,which means that prior periods amount will be reported on a historical basis and amounts for 2018 are reported on the new basis. Under the new accounting standard,the main impact to the Company is that revenue generated from products sold to certain E-commerce platforms is recognized at the time products are delivered rather than when the price is determined and mutually agreed upon between the Company and the E-commerce platforms,usually at a later time after products delivery. The cumulative impact arising from the adoption was an increase to retained earnings as of January 1,2018 of approximately $0.05 million.

TDH HOLDINGS,INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (LOSS) AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(Unaudited)

For The

Six Months

Ended

June 30,

2018

For The

Six Months

Ended

June 30,

2017

Net revenues

$

11,034,840

$

14,074,615

Net revenues - related parties

517,038

9,087

Total revenues

11,551,878

14,083,702

Cost of revenues

12,007,697

9,918,642

Cost of revenues - related parties

435,449

7,161

Gross profit

(891,268)

4,157,899

Operating expenses:

Selling expense

2,404,158

2,130,758

General and administrative expense

1,476,634

905,693

Research and development expense

920,745

455,878

Total operating expenses

4,801,537

3,492,329

Income (loss) from operations

(5,692,805)

665,570

Interest expense

(46,142)

(46,814)

Government subsidies

21,676

407

Other income

9,944

40,985

Other expenses

(34,629)

(61,591)

Total other expenses

(49,151)

(67,013)

Income (loss) before income taxes provision (benefit)

(5,741,956)

598,557

Income tax provision (benefit)

(913,052)

55,489

Net income (loss)

(4,828,904)

543,068

Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest

(42)

-

Net income (loss) attributable to TDH Holdings,Inc.

$

(4,862)

$

543,068

Comprehensive income (loss)

Net income (loss)

$

(4,904)

$

543,068

Other comprehensive income (loss)

Foreign currency translation adjustment

(8,730)

122,832

Total comprehensive income (loss)

(4,837,634)

665,900

Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest

(209)

-

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to TDH Holdings,425)

$

665,900

Earnings (loss) per common share attributable to TDH Holdings,Inc.

Basic

$

(0.51)

$

0.07

Diluted

$

(0.51)

$

0.07

Weighted average common shares outstanding

Basic

9,750

7,900,000

Diluted

9,000

TDH HOLDINGS,INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

For the

six months

ended

For the

six months

ended

June 30,

2018

June 30,

2017

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

Net income (loss)

$

(4,068

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities

Depreciation and amortization expense

189,571

174,663

Deferred income tax asset

(913,052)

-

Deferred income tax liability

-

(1,174)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

Accounts receivable

436,165

(629,097)

Accounts receivable - related party

(101,665)

-

Inventories

1,152,362

(3,109,155)

Due to related party

9,424

-

Advances to suppliers

247,602

127,546

Prepayments and other current assets

(640,101)

(201,707)

Accounts payable

1,740,043

2,929,702

Accounts payable - related parties

(16,146)

-

Notes payable

472,309

(568,785)

Taxes payable

(782)

39,846

Advances from customers

273,226

(469,522)

Advances from customer - related party

(7,685)

-

Other current liabilities

(52,402)

37,928

NET CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES

$

(2,040,035)

$

(1,126,687)

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

Payments to acquire property,plant and equipment

(59,603)

(28,730)

Loans to related parties

(236,388)

(1,225,765)

Repayment from related parties

254,902

-

Payments for equity investments

(235,605)

-

NET CASH USD IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES(2)

$

(276,694)

$

(1,254,495)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

Collection of stock subscription receivable

100,000

644,970

Proceeds from related parties

4,665

1,736,158

Repayments to related parties

(188,484)

(676,957)

Proceeds from short term loans

2,133,269

1,008,076

Repayments of short term loans

(314,139)

(1,169,430)

NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES

$

1,735,311

$

1,542,817

Effects on changes in foreign exchange rate

(38,071)

34,820

Net change in cash,cash equivalents,and restricted cash

(619,489)

(803,545)

Cash,and restricted cash - beginning of the period

3,643,777

1,852,223

Cash,and restricted cash - end of the period

$

3,024,288

$

1,048,678

Supplemental cash flow information

Interest paid

$

46,142

$

46,814

Income taxes paid

$

-

$

7,390

Non-cash Investing and Financing Transactions

Operating expenses paid by related parties

$

58,650

$

43,059

Liabilities assumed in connection with purchase of property,plant and equipment

$

21,785

$

2,639

Accounts payable settled with loans to related parties

$

-

$

10,632

Receivables from related parties settled with payables to related parties

$

56,875

$

1,060,574

Reconciliation of cash,and restricted cash to the consolidated balance sheets

Cash and cash equivalents

$

1,464

$

528,118

Restricted cash

$

1,537,824

$

520,560

Total cash,and restricted cash

$

3,288

$

1,678

(2)

The Company adopted ASU 2016-18,"Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Restricted Cash",beginning in the first quarter of fiscal year 2018. As a result of adopting this new accounting update,the consolidated statements of cash flows were retrospectively adjusted to include restricted cash in cash and cash equivalents when reconciling the beginning-of-period and end-of-period total amounts shown on the consolidated statements of cash flows. The impact of the retrospective reclassification on cash flows used in investing activities and effect of exchange rate changes for the six months ended June 30,2017 was an increase of $201,075 and an increase of $14,515,respectively.

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